Adam Sandler
Skeeter Bronson
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Dec 25, 2008 · Bedtime Stories: Directed by Adam Shankman. With Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand. A hotel handyman's life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to magically come true.
- (102K)
- Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Adam Shankman
- 2008-12-25
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In 1974, Skeeter and Wendy Bronson are raised by their father Marty at the family business: the Sunny Vista Motel. However, despite being a good hotelier and host, Marty faces serious financial problems with the business and almost goes bankrupt. The motel is sold into a forced liquidation to Barry Nottingham, the severely germaphobicCEO and founde...
Director Adam Shankman describes Adam Sandler's character as "a sort of 'Cinderfella' character" and adds that "'He's like Han Solo ...'" It was filmed at various locations in California, including in Thousand Oakswhere Mr. Nottingham's palace is set.
The score to Bedtime Stories was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, who recorded his score with the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox. The song "Don't Stop Believin'" is played during the film and during the end credits.
The film was released in the United States on December 25, 2008, in Poland on January 23, 2009 and in Sweden on February 20, 2009.
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes Bedtime Stories has an approval rating of 27% based on 111 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4/10. The site's consensus states, "Though it may earn some chuckles from pre-teens, this kid-friendly Adam Sandler comedy is uneven, poorly paced, and lacks the requisite whimsy to truly work." On Metacritic the film has a weighted average score of 33 out of 100 based on 26 reviews, "generally unfavorable reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScoregave the film a grade B+ on sca...
Box office
Slashfilm predicted that Bedtime Stories would open #1 during the December 25–28, 2008 Christmas weekend due to its family appeal and the box office draw of Adam Sandler, but it came at #3 grossing $38 million behind Marley & Me and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. However, during the standard 3-day weekend, it jumped ahead of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button ranking #2 behind Marley & Me with $27.5 million.As of February 2009, the film had grossed $110,101,975 in the United States and...
The film was released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on April 7, 2009. The DVD was released as a single disc or a two-disc edition including behind-the-scenes featurette. Commercials advertising the discs feature background music recycled from the film Back to the Future Part III. As of November 1, 2009 the DVD has sold 2,835,662 copies generating $49,409...
Australian Film Institute 2009BMI Film & TV Awards 2009Kids' Choice Awards, USA 2009Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA 2009Bedtime Stories at IMDbBedtime Stories at AllMovieBedtime Stories at the TCM Movie DatabaseBedtime Stories Outtakes starring Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand, Teresa Palmer, Courteney Cox... A hotel handyman's life changes when the lavish bedtime stories he...
Apr 5, 2009 · On Disney Blu-ray, spectacular picture and sound make it more magical than ever. Funnyman Adam Sandler stars in Walt Disney Pictures' BEDTIME STORIES, the magical family comedy that's packed with adventure and lots of heart.
- Kids & Family, Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Digital_copy, Blu-ray
- English, French, Spanish
Dec 12, 2009 · Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript. Jessica Lee. 269 subscribers. Videos. About. Bedtime Stories with Russell Brand.
Dec 24, 2008 · From Director Adam Shankman ("Hairspray," "The Wedding Planner"), "Bedtime Stories" features an all-star cast, including Adam Sandler, Guy Pearce, Keri Russell, Courteney Cox and Russell Brand.
Adam Sandler says he's finally made a movie that moms will hug him for. Screenings revolved around PJ parties. And the title is 'Bedtime Stories.' Must be perfect for families, right?
